Professional Staff Pet Policy
Office of Residence Life
Xavier University
It is the policy of the Office of Residence Life to allow professional staff whom live-in or live-on to have pets. It is our belief that it contributes to the professional staff member's quality of life and aids in the recruitment and retention of quality staff. For this policy, pets are defined as domesticated cats, dogs, birds, and fish. Staff must comply with the following:
1. Staff desiring to have a pet must complete with the Director or Associate Director of Residence Life a specific and complete apartment condition form prior to moving into to the residence or prior to the purchase of a pet.
2. Staff must also make an appointment for a formal check out of their residence after personal items are removed from the residence and prior to leaving the residence.
3. Staff will be held financially accountable for any and all damage done the residence and/or any university owned items.
4. Staff will be held financially accountable for the cost of any heavy cleaning that is not traditionally done at the time of move-out.
5. The Office of Residence Life and Xavier University are not responsible or liable for the pet or any of their necessary belongings. Staff members are responsible for the pet (s) at all times.
6. Pets are not permitted in any office or common building areas due to health concerns of others. If there is not a private entrance to the apartment, the staff member must leash or hold the pet in these common areas.
7. Dogs must be weigh less than 55 pounds when full grown due to the limited living space of the residence. Owners of dogs may be required to show verification of attendance at a reputable canine obedience school.
8. Staff members are responsible for the correct disposal of all fecal matter. Fecal matter must be double bagged and properly disposed of by the staff member.
9. Staff may be required to provide documentation that pets have received all required shots vaccinations, and veterinary check-ups.
10. The number of pets permitted in one apartment is subject to approval by the Director of Residence Life. With the exception of fish in one tank, a staff member may have a maximum of two pets at any given time.
From the original 1998–2005 site. Details, prices and links may be out of date, so check them against your own campus policies.